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Beards for Bartlett

Posted on by Carolyn Bahm
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald wears one of the “Beards for Bartlett” lapel button and a new set of whiskers in honor of this year’s sesquicentennial for his city. Photo by Carolyn Bahm

Toss the razor, buy a button & celebrate city’s birthday!

Buttons about "Beards for Bartlett."
The Mayor’s Office is selling $5 “Beards for Bartlett” buttons to start conversations about the city’s 150th birthday. All funds raised go to the veterans home planned for Arlington.

From debonaire to scruffy, facial hair of all types will show up in Bartlett this year. For the city’s 150th anniversary, some are opting to put their razors aside for a while and grow their whiskers, Bartlett style, in honor of the city’s 150th birthday this year.

Look for neat goatees, flowing Van Dykes, sprawling mutton chops and even voluminous waxed mustaches.

It’s designed as just a fun activity people can do to raise awareness of the city’s historical celebrations this year, Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said Monday. People can join the competitive fun at this year’s Bartlett Festival to see who has the snazziest facial hair or just enjoy the look for now. And in the meantime, it costs just $5 to buy a “Beards for Bartlett” button at the Mayor’s Office in Bartlett City Hall (6400 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134; phone: 901-385-6400).

All funds raised will be donated to a good cause: The West Tennessee Veterans Home planned for Arlington.

For more on Bartlett’s sesquicentennial celebrations, see bit.ly/Bartlett-150th. The city plans a historical weekend in April and special festivities at all major city events throughout the year.

Fresh ideas for beard styles

Image of the "French Fork" style of beard.
Image courtesy of J. Dyer/Dyers.org.

Editor’s note: Not sure what type of beard will work best for your part in “Beards for Bartlett”? We found an excellent online beard chart along with a collection of 50 beard types, most with photos.

Here are a few other links to tempt your interest:

 

Carolyn Bahm

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